Forklift Driver

Adecco; London Borough of Newham; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Immediate starts

Ongoing temporary work

Transport links

Job summary

Adecco in London is recruiting for a Forklift Driver to join a fast-paced warehouse and production site in Canning Town. Immediate start for qualified candidates with a valid FLT licence and prior forklift experience.

Role involves safe movement of materials, stock handling, and supporting daily operations within a busy facility. Ongoing temp work with regular shifts and a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Valid Counterbalance Forklift Truck licence required.
• Experience operating a forklift in warehouse or production settings preferred.
• Strong understanding of health and safety procedures.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Reliable with excellent timekeeping and attendance.
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift trucks safely and efficiently.
• Load, unload and move materials within the warehouse.
• Support stock control and inventory tasks.
• Assist warehouse and production operations as needed.
• Ensure goods are stored safely and correctly.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe working environment.
• Follow health & safety procedures and company policies.
• Work closely with colleagues to hit daily targets.

Skills

FLT licence

Forklift experience

Health & Safety

Team player

Timekeeping

Work ethic

Job description

Forklift Driver

Location: Canning Town, East London

Job Type: Temporary Assignment

Start Date: Immediate Start Available

Forklift Driver Required - Canning Town

Our client, a busy manufacturing and production company based in Canning Town, is currently looking for experienced Forklift Drivers to join their team on a temporary basis.

This is a fantastic opportunity for candidates with a valid FLT licence who are looking for ongoing work within a fast-paced warehouse and production environment.

Conveniently located just an 8-minute walk from London City Airport station, this site offers excellent transport links and a supportive team environment.

Shift Patterns Available

Candidates can choose between two shift rotations:

Shift Rotation 1

• Monday to Friday, 7:00am - 3:00pm

Shift Rotation 2 (Weekly Rotating Shifts)

• Monday to Friday, 6:00am - 2:00pm
• Monday to Friday, 2:00pm - 10:00pm
• Monday to Friday, 10:00pm - 6:00am

The Role

As a Forklift Driver, you will be responsible for the safe movement of materials throughout the warehouse and production facility, ensuring stock is handled efficiently while maintaining high safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Operating Forklift Trucks safely and efficiently.
• Loading, unloading, and moving materials throughout the warehouse.
• Assisting with stock control and inventory management.
• Supporting warehouse and production operations as required.
• Ensuring goods are stored correctly and safely.
• Maintaining a clean, organised, and safe working environment.
• Following all Health & Safety procedures and company policies.
• Working closely with team members to achieve daily operational targets.

What We're Looking For

Essential

• Valid Counterbalance Forklift Truck licence.
• Previous experience operating a forklift in a warehouse or production environment.
• Good understanding of Health & Safety procedures.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Reliable with excellent timekeeping and attendance.
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic.

Desirable

• Experience within a manufacturing, production, or distribution environment.
• Previous stock control or inventory experience.
• Flexibility to work across different shift patterns.

What's on Offer?

• Immediate starts available.
• Ongoing temporary work.
• Friendly and supportive team environment.
• Opportunity to gain experience within a well-established manufacturing operation.
• Easily accessible site with excellent public transport links.
• Potential for further opportunities for the right candidate.

If you hold a valid FLT licence and are looking for your next warehouse opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.